Whether doing battle in court or working quietly behind the scenes, we
stand up to protect you and your rights and provide you with the support
and guidance you need.

Shaheen & Gordon founders, William H. Shaheen and Steven M. Gordon,
served together as the United States Attorney and Assistant United States
Attorney for New Hampshire from 1976 through 1981. When they left the
U.S. Attorney’s Office, they went into private practice together.
Their background in criminal prosecution formed the cornerstone of their
criminal defense team in private practice.

New Hampshire Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Fighting for Victims of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Elderly individuals and families have come to trust nursing homes and assisted
living facilities as a means for addressing their daily needs during life’s
most vulnerable years. As such, they often make careful decisions about
choosing facilities capable of providing the care, medical treatment,
and support they deserve. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes meet their
legal obligations to provide an acceptable standard of care, which can
place residents at risk of suffering preventable harm and losses.

At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., our New Hampshire attorneys have earned
national recognition for our ability to protect the rights of victims
and families throughout northern New England and beyond, including those
who have been harmed as a result of neglect and abuse in nursing homes
and assisted living facilities. If you or someone you love has suffered
preventable injury or losses in a nursing home anywhere in New Hampshire
or the surrounding areas, our team is prepared to fight for your rights.

Discuss a potential nursing home abuse or neglect lawsuit personally with
a member of our team.
Contact us to request a free and confidential consultation.

Nursing Home & Elder Abuse

Each year, thousands of victims suffer as a result of nursing home and
elder abuse, and with a growing population of baby boomers, the problem
is continually growing. Under New Hampshire’s Adult Protection Law
(RSA 161-F), elder abuse encompasses a broad range of misconduct and failures
that involve the neglect, abuse, and exploitation of an elderly individual:

Neglect – Neglect of elderly individuals and a disregard for their health,
safety, and welfare can substantially increase the risks of preventable
injuries, including falls, infections, bed sores, and more.

Physical Abuse – Physical abuse involves intentional infliction of physical pain
or injury. It may occur between nursing home staff and elderly residents,
or between residents themselves, which nursing homes should be able to
identify and address.

Emotional Abuse – Elderly individuals and nursing home residents can suffer profoundly
as a result of emotional abuse, which can consist of intentionally or
negligently causing anguish or distress through acts such as harassment
and intimidation.

Sexual Abuse – Sexual abuse is more common in nursing homes and assisted living
facilities than most would believe, and can include any form of non-consensual
sexual contact.

Financial Exploitation – Vulnerable and trusting elderly individuals can be exploited by
caregivers and others for their own financial gain. Examples of financial
exploitation may include unauthorized access to bank accounts, fraud,
investment schemes, and more.

Abuse & Neglect Warning Signs

Many victims of nursing home and elder abuse are in vulnerable states of
health, which makes them less likely to stand up for themselves or communicate
to others about the abuse they have suffered. The unfortunate result is
that many cases of abuse and neglect go unreported. However, family members
and friends who suspect that their loved ones may be the victims of abuse,
or believe that injuries or losses are the result of misconduct or substandard
care, can help them move forward toward securing the justice and compensation
they deserve. This is why it becomes important to notice when common signs
and symptoms of abuse or neglect are present, including:

Mood and / or personality change

Tension between your loved one and their caregivers, including care home staff

Mysterious injuries ranging in severity, including bruises and scars

Repeated falls under similar circumstances (same time of day, same location, et.)

Unusual changes to their finances (large withdrawals, etc.)

Poor hygiene, weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration

Pressure sores

Fractures

Nursing Home Lawsuits in New Hampshire

Whether abuse or neglect occurs in a residential nursing home, assisted
living facility, or at the hands of caregivers and others tasked with
caring for an elderly individual, victims and families have the right
to fight back. At Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., our legal team assists victims
and their loved ones in understanding their legal rights, investigating
claims of abuse and neglect, and taking the necessary steps to pursue
nursing home abuse claims and lawsuits that can hold at-fault parties
accountable for their conduct and liable for victims’ damages, which
may include:

Pain and suffering

Medical bills related to treatment

Loss of income or earning capacity

Mental anguish and emotional injuries

Serious injuries or wrongful death

Financial losses

Loss of companionship or spousal / parental relationship

Request a FREE Review of Your Case

Nursing home and elder abuse claims can be challenging matters, and are
often aggressively contested by accused individuals and facilities that
have an interest in shielding their reputation and protecting their financial
bottom line. However, these cases can be handled effectively with the
help of experienced attorneys who understand elder abuse laws, personal
injury law and civil lawsuits, and how to hold wrongdoers accountable.

If you wish to discuss a potential case anywhere in New Hampshire, Maine,
Massachusetts, or the surrounding states, please do not hesitate to reach
out to our proven legal team at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
Contact us to request a free consultation.

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